Karl, could you expound on these three different load settings.  3 different
springs?  How did you learn about them?  Is there any indication on anticipated
applications/uses for the three different settings?  How about the spring rates
for each, is that info available?
thanks
steve

Karl Wolz wrote:

> I don't recall ever seeing a parts listing for a second spring height, FWIW.
> Just three different load settings which are denoted by little dashes of
> blue, yellow or brown paint.
>
> Karl Wolz
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve <Steve@SCHWENK-LAW.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Date: Monday, March 22, 1999 6:27 PM
> Subject: Re: Westfalia...to buy or not to buy?
>
> >They lowered the height of the van (non-syncro) after mid-88, or sometime.
> >You do not want new factory springs...they are priced at about double what
> >a custom high quality set would cost to have made.  I do not know, however,
> >whether the change was accomplished through shorter springs, or some other
> >method.
> >steve
> >
> >Pat Dooley wrote:
> >
> >> OK, I was told campers share the same springs as regular vans.
> >> If a taller factory spring is available, I would like to know for sure.
> >>
> >> >
> >> > 2.) If you have the models with the taller springs (mid 88 and
> >> > earlier), you
> >> > may not fit under some garages. A potential problem for parking
> >> > in some city
> >> > areas.
> >> >